2014 Cadillac CTS Technical Service Bulletins

2,065 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 Cadillac CTS. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10138623Feb 17, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on part restriction and ordering of Onstar vehicle communication modules.
• 10138621Feb 17, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
• 10061091Feb 17, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10111932Feb 14, 2014Body and structure. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on a proper paint code for the following special addition vehicles.
• 10111927Feb 12, 2014Brakes, Fuel system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0442. Technician will need to review Techlink article from May 2013 titled "Using the Evaporative Emissions System Tester" Technician will need to follow these steps to help diagnose the issue. First after the P0442…
• 10111926Feb 12, 2014Seats. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the front seat back cover is falling off or does not stay on the seat back. Technician should replace the seat back cover.
• 10138609Feb 10, 2014Equipment. The informational bulletin provides a procedure to remove and repair rust from a Hem Flange.
• 10138607Feb 10, 2014Electrical system, Engine. This preliminary information provides a procedure to reprogram the ECM to correct the customers concern of an engine misfire on acceleration.
• 10138606Feb 10, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This warranty administration bulletion provides the dealer technician information and guidelines for claiming a windshield.
• 10138605Feb 10, 2014Equipment. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the customers concern of odor coming from the Air conditioning.
• 10138604Feb 7, 2014Electrical system. This preliminary informational bulletin provides service information to the dealer technicians that the remote start will not work with the ONSTAR REMOTE Link applcation
• 10111909Feb 7, 2014Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have hard start, extended crank, or black smoke from the exhaust when starting. Technician will need to perform fuel quality test, spark test, and a compression test. Technician should also install a vacuum gauge prior to cold start and watch needle for signs of a sticking valve.
• 10138603Feb 6, 2014Equipment, Engine. This preliminary informational bulletin provides service information to the dealer technicians to replace the engine if diagnosis finds the main or rod bearings material has been the only cause for the bearings to seized or spin in the journals.
• 10111907Feb 6, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an inoperative RKE operation and the horn/wipers will be stuck in the "on" position. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D sys F0 set in the Body Control Module. Technician should clear the Diagnostic Trouble Code. If the B101D SYM F0 resets ensure the Body Control Module is awake open the driver?s…
• 10111901Feb 5, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an inoperative RKE operation and the horn/wipers will be stuck in the "on" position. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D sys F0 set in the Body Control Module. Technician should clear the Diagnostic Trouble Code. If the B101D SYM F0 resets ensure the Body Control Module is awake open the driver?s…
• 10111894Feb 4, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole authorized provider of a certification confirmation letter which helps our customers identify if their vehicles meets the required USA regulatory standards necessary for importation…
• 10138597Feb 3, 2014Brakes. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on applying the correct amount of copper paste to the brake pad to correct the customers concern of a brake squeal or noise.
• 10252889Feb 1, 2014Electrical system. Engineering Information.
• 10250084Feb 1, 2014Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
• 10250080Feb 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Air Conditioning Odor
• 10246809Feb 1, 2014Lane departure. Service Update for Inventory and Customer Vehicles Hazard Warning Lamps Activation When Vehicle Unattended Expires with Base Warranty
• 10246642Feb 1, 2014Tires, Other or unknown. Information on Tire Cold Weather Cracking
• 10246621Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
• 10246571Feb 1, 2014Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
• 10246567Feb 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Air Conditioning Odor
• 10190932Feb 1, 2014Equipment, Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes…
• 10190931Feb 1, 2014Equipment, Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes…
• 10073709Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073702Feb 1, 2014Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073254Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070176Feb 1, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070163Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070158Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070150Feb 1, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070117Feb 1, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10057642Feb 1, 2014Engine. Cadillac: tsb contains an owner noticiation letter. Select document search button below. On weld of vehicle body rail or alternator bracket metal edge, the engine control module wiring harness, is rubbing on it and can damage wiring harness. Model 2014 cts.
• 10055114Feb 1, 2014Engine. Gm: some may complain of a loud engine noise or that the engine is seized. The engine may stop running and not restart. This may be due to damaged or spun rod or main bearings. The bearing material can enter the oils and spread throughout the engine.
• 10055080Feb 1, 2014Exterior lighting. Gm: information involving the procedure to replace the hazard warning switch. The hazard lights may activate after the vehicle has been off for about 10 minutes. This failure could drain the battery.
• 10137784Jan 31, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for the dealer technician to gather as much information to help aid Engineers by completely filling out requested reports.
• 10112045Jan 31, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that has no XM audio on certain channels but XM channel info is displayed. Technician will need to contact XM and deactivate and activate the module.
• 10061079Jan 24, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060088Jan 24, 2014Engine. 13387a - service update (revised part information). This bulletin provides a service procedure to perform a drive audit on certain vehicles, equipped with a 2.5l engine (lcv/lkw) or 2.0l engine (ltg). A small number of engines may develop a crankshaft bearing noise condition at low mileage. The drive audit must be completed before vehicle delivery (and in addition to normal pre-delivery inspection activities) to…
• 10137781Jan 23, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin was created to inform that any accessories that are install from the GM factory will be covered under the standard vehicle warranty and dealer installed accessories will be cover for a full year (12months).
• 10112022Jan 23, 2014Engine, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a no start or another concern after swapping an Engine Control Module or other modules from one vehicle to another. The Global Architecture electrical system associated with these vehicles does not allow controller swaps between vehicles.
• 10112019Jan 23, 2014Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have black smoke on a cold start. A dual-pulse injection strategy is utilized during engine cold start to reduce the time required to bring the catalytic converter up to operating temperature. This split injection strategy lasts for about 60 seconds on cold start. This process may cause the customer to see…
• 10112014Jan 22, 2014Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the 2013-2014 Cadillac ATS and 2014 CTS All Wheel Drive Transfer Case exchange program will be administered by the General Motors Product Quality Center. Dealer will need to contact the General Motors Product Quality Center for further assistance.
• 10112013Jan 22, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.
• 10112007Jan 21, 2014Engine, Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on and a misfire. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206, P0261, P0262, P0264, P0265, P0267, P0268, P0270, P0271, P0273, P0274, P0276, P0277, P2146, P2149, P2152, P2155, P216A, and or P216D. Technician will need to…
• 10137780Jan 17, 2014Fuel system, Engine. This informational bulletin was provides information for the technician of cold start ticking noises in the engine compartment and may be caused by the fuel pump and/or the fuel injectors and no repairs are needed for a normal condition.
• 10112002Jan 17, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code U0415 sym 00 and or C0544 set in the Electronic Power Steering Control Module. Technician will need to update the Power Steering Control Module latest available software available Tis2Web.

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